How far is it from Forth to Bathgate?

The distance between Forth and Bathgate is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forth to Bathgate?

The drive from Forth to Bathgate takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Forth to Bathgate?

The fastest route from Forth to Bathgate covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Bathgate from Forth?

Bathgate lies roughly to the north of Forth.

Are there charging stations between Forth and Bathgate?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forth to Bathgate, including 2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn (150 kW); 1 Arnott Street, Falkirk (50 kW); 101 West Main Street, Bathgate (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 69.

Forth Bathgate

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Forth to Bathgate takes about 20 min via A706. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 11 mi

1 Depart left onto Main Street 8 mi
2 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Longridge Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Manse Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Armadale Road 1 mi
5 Enter rotary straight 108 yd
6 Exit rotary left 2 mi
7 Enter rotary slightly left onto Whitburn Road 55 yd
8 Exit rotary straight onto Whitburn Road 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Whitburn Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Whitburn Road 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left onto Whitburn Road 8 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Whitburn Road 1 mi
13 At roundabout, take exit left onto Menzies Road 1 mi
14 Enter roundabout left onto North Bridge Street 49 yd
15 Exit roundabout left onto North Bridge Street 128 yd
16 Continue left onto North Bridge Street 62 yd
17 Arrive onto North Bridge Street

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The return trip from Bathgate to Forth covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

68 chargers

2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn, EH47 0TB150 kW
1 Arnott Street, Falkirk1 Arnott Street, Falkirk, FK1 1YG50 kW
101 West Main Street, Bathgate101 West Main Street, Bathgate, EH47 0QE50 kW
16 Meeks Road, Falkirk16 Meeks Road, Falkirk, FK2 7ES50 kW
30A West Port, Lanark30A West Port, Lanark, ML11 9HE50 kW

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Bathgate → Blackbraes9 mi · 15 min Bathgate → Torbothie13 mi · 20 min Bathgate → Adambrae7 mi · 15 min Bathgate → Wallacestone9 mi · 15 min Bathgate → Armadale, West Lothian4 mi · 10 min Bathgate → Westrigg5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Forth to Bathgate?: The distance between Forth and Bathgate is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forth to Bathgate?: The drive from Forth to Bathgate takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forth to Bathgate?: The fastest route from Forth to Bathgate covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Bathgate from Forth?: Bathgate lies roughly to the north of Forth.
Are there charging stations between Forth and Bathgate?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forth to Bathgate, including 2 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn (150 kW); 1 Arnott Street, Falkirk (50 kW); 101 West Main Street, Bathgate (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 69.

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